Harrowing stats from new climate change report

July 29, 2015 3:32 PM

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"During the past 30 years, the typical Texan has experienced
an average of 43 days per year of temperatures above 95°F. But by mid-century,
that number is likely to reach up to 80 such days, and to reach up to 106 days
per year by 2040-2059."

"During the past 30 years, the typical Texan has experienced an average of 43 days per year of temperatures above 95°F. But by mid-century, that number is likely to reach up to 80 such days, and to reach up

"By 2020-2039, extreme heat driven by climate change will
likely claim more than 2,570 additional lives each year in Texas—the highest
total number of heat-related deaths for any state. Annual additional
heat-related deaths are likely to climb to more than 4,500 by 2040-2059."

Pictured: Catrela Collins, 29, of Humble became ill from heat exhaustion while waiting in line for water, ice and food at FEMA's north Houston site. She was taken to a nearby hospital. less

"By 2020-2039, extreme heat driven by climate change will likely claim more than 2,570 additional lives each year in Texas—the highest total number of heat-related deaths for any state. Annual additional

"By mid-century, heat-related labor productivity will decline
across all sectors in Texas, and will likely cost the economy up to $12.5
billion statewide each year, with a 1-in-20 likelihood of costing more than
$19.6 billion annually."

"By mid-century, heat-related labor productivity will decline
across all sectors in Texas, and will likely cost the economy up to $12.5
billion statewide each year, with a 1-in-20 likelihood of costing more ... more

"By 2020-2039, rising electricity demand related solely to
climate change is likely to increase residential and commercial energy
expenditures by up to 7%. Those increases will likely grow to up to 12% by
2040-2059."

"By 2020-2039, rising electricity demand related solely to
climate change is likely to increase residential and commercial energy
expenditures by up to 7%. Those increases will likely grow to up to 12% by ... more

"Using future changes in temperature mapped against today’s
U.S. energy market, this translates to higher statewide energy expenditures of
$3.7 billion each year by mid-century, with a 1-in-20 chance of increases of
just under $5.3 billion."

"Using future changes in temperature mapped against today’s
U.S. energy market, this translates to higher statewide energy expenditures of
$3.7 billion each year by mid-century, with a 1-in-20 chance of ... more

"With an annual value of $1.2 billion, corn is ranked Texas’
second most valuable crop. Absent significant agricultural adaptation, corn
yields will likely decrease by as much as 22% by 2020-2039 and by as much as
39% in the following 20 years."

"With an annual value of $1.2 billion, corn is ranked Texas’
second most valuable crop. Absent significant agricultural adaptation, corn
yields will likely decrease by as much as 22% by 2020-2039 and by as ... more

"The storm-related losses attributed to climate change along
the Texas shoreline are likely to increase by up to $222 million per year on
average by 2030, and up to nearly $650 million annually by 2050, bringing the
state’s likely total annual storm damage to more than $3.9 billion per year by
mid-century."

"The storm-related losses attributed to climate change along the Texas shoreline are likely to increase by up to $222 million per year on average by 2030, and up to nearly $650 million annually by 2050, ... more